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February 2013 E-IssueB.C. Landscape & Nursery Association Publication
BCLNA 60th Anniversary:1953 to 1963
BCLNAPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTDAY
Event
Calendar2013
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WINTER 2012
EDITOR Michelle Manson DESIGNER Hiwire Creative Group Ltd.ADVERTISING Suvan Breen | t. 604.575.3516
HortWest is the newsletter of the BC Landscape & Nursery Association. For further information, contact us at:Suite 102, 5783-176A StreetSurrey, BC, Canada V3S 6S6t. 604.575.3500 | f. 604.574.7773
HortWest is owned by the BC Landscape & Nursery Association, and is published 6 times a year. Views expressed inside do not necessarily reflect the attitudes of the Association, but are those of the writer concerned. Material may not be reprinted from this magazine without consent of the publisher.
All advertising and editorial material are to be received one month in advance of mail out date.
HortWest is mailed under Canadian Publications Mail Product Sales Agreement N. 0288608. This magazine is printed in Canada by New Wave Print & Publishing Inc.
BCLNA DIRECTORY
DAVID ADKINS Industry Development Landscape 604.575.3510 / [email protected] Contact for: Landscape issues including standards and bylaws, landscape certification programs, Landscape Awards of Excellence, Landscape Commodity Meetings
HEDY DYCK Nursery & Retail Industry Development 604.575.3505 / [email protected] Contact for: Grower & Garden Retail issues and advocacy, Education, Labour and Projects
HEIDI HENDERSON Membership 604.575.3502 / [email protected] Contact for: Membership services, CRM administration (Membee), CanWest registration, Special Event Support, Member Awards
JOY DEMELO Certification & Events 604.575.3501 / [email protected] Contact for: Landscape Industry Certification, Landscape Awards of Excellence, Environmental Stewardship Award & Events
KAREN DEJONG - ELLERY CanWest Hort Show / Marketing & Communications Manager 604.575.3504 / [email protected] Contact for: CanWest Hort Show, general marketing
LESLEY TANNEN CEO 604.575.3506 / [email protected] Contact for: Board of Directors
LINDA WING Bookkeeper 604.575.3507 / [email protected]
MICHELLE LINFORD Industry Services 604.575.3511 / [email protected] Contact for: Grower, Retailer & Landscape Commodity Support, Event Support, Office Administration
SUVAN BREEN Sales & Marketing 604.575.3516 / [email protected] Contact for: HortWest ad sales, CanWest Hort Show booth sales, event sponsorship
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I’d like to welcome everyone into the New Year, and hope everyone has a renewed sense of energy to tackle 2013. The BCLNA has lined up some great events this year, so please take a look at the calendar on page 4 & 5 and find something to take part in this year. There are 20 new landscape-related items listed on the calendar, as well as five commodity meetings which will now include education workshops.
The BC Home & Garden Show is a cost effective and fun way to promote your business for a reduced rate and take part in a lively event. The BCLNA fund-raising auction is always a good time, and this year’s Casino Theme will surely be no different. I encour-age you to take part in the educational workshops and commodity meetings this year. It’s a great way to meet new people in the industry and gain insight from your peers.
This year commemorates 60 years of the BCLNA working for its members to establish a strong industry, and professional standards. Each issue of HortWest will highlight the past six decades with photographs and a timeline of events that shaped that decade. We hope you enjoy taking a look back into our history!
I encourage all of you to really distinguish your company as an industry leader this year by engaging in professional development and education. By commit-ting to education and certification for yourself, and your staff, you are setting a higher standard for profes-sional and personal growth. Your clients will notice it, and your employees will appreciate it. ✿
Tim Loewen, Board ChairmanB.C. Landscape & Nursery Association
MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD CHAIRMAN
BC LANDSCAPE STANDARD
BC LANDSCAPE STANDARD ISBN 978-0-9688396-1-4
BC LANDSCAPE STANDARD ISBN 978-0-9688396-1-4
Section 3!!SITE PREPARATION!AND PROTECTION!OF EXISTING SITE!ELEMENTS
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Section 14!!LANDSCAPE !MAINTENANCE
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INSIDE
OUTSIDE 1 1/2” Slant D Env. Binder
1 1/2” Slant D Env. Binder
NEW PROFESSIONAL FORMATTED BINDER, WITH SEPARATED SECTIONS & 1500 REVISIONS
Some of the highlights of the 2012 edition are:
• Reformatting for ease of reading.
• Revision of 7 sections – 2,4,5,6,7,8,9.
• Addition of Section 17, Hard Landscape.
To find out how you can obtain a copy, please contact: [email protected] ✿
THE BRITISH COLUMBIA LANDSCAPE STANDARD 2012
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2013
KEEP CURRENT
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1415 16 17 Landscape Commodity Meeting
www.bclna.com 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 2526 27 28 29 30
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 21 22 23 2425 26 27 28 29 30
Landscape Certification, Written Exam only, BCLNA Office, Surrey www.bclna.com 31
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1 2 3 4 5 626th Annual BCLNA Auction United Flower Growers, Burnaby Preview 3:00pm; auction 4:30pm www.bclna.com7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Growers Short Course Bradner Hall, Abbotsford www.bclna.com
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28Landscape Commodity Meeting www.bclna.com
Growers’ Commodity Meeting www.bclna.com
BC Horticultural Education Day, 8:30 am till 3:30 pm Van Dusen Gardens Visitor Centre, Vancouver, http://vancouver.ca/vandusen/
20–24: BC Home & Garden Show BC Place Stadium, Vancouver www.bchomeandgardenshow.com
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 2223 24 25 26 27 28 29
Certification Primer Day Irrigation Primer Day, Langley 9:00 am till 4:00 pm 31 31
Landscape Certification Vancouver Island Pacific Horticulture College, Victoria Deadline to register is February 15
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1314 15 16 17 18 19 BCLNA Pruning Workshop
Art’s Nursery, Langley 20 2122 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
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KEEP CURRENT
5 Landscape Commodity Meeting
5 Certification Primer Day, Small Equipment Primer Day, Langley. 9:00 am till 4:00 pm.
13 Growers’ Commodity Meeting
18 BCLNA Annual Golf Tournament, Redwoods Golf Course, Langley
JUN
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12 Growers’ Commodity Meeting
18 19CanWest Hort Show, Vancouver Convention Centre www.canwesthortshow.com
18 BCLNA AGM
SEPT
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10 Growers’ Commodity Meeting
18 19Landscape Certification Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Langley. Deadline to register is October 4.
23 Landscape Commodity Meeting
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5 6Landscape Certification, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Langley. Deadline to register is June 21.
JULY
14 Growers’ Commodity MeetingN
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TBA BCLNA Industry Christmas Party
DEC
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Savings for small companies or individuals. Group extended health and dental benefit providers. Also offer life and disability insurance.
Contact V DiMeglio at 604.533.9813 or [email protected]
BCLNA liability insurance provider.
Contact Melanie Stefiuk at 604.293.1481 or
MEMBER QUOTE
2013 MEMBER BENEFITSClick on the logos below and take advantage of the following member benefits offered throughout the year:
BCLNA MEMBER BENEFITS
NEW MEMBERSFinal Approval
The BCLNA welcomes the following new members as of the November 19, 2012, board meeting:
CC Equipment Sales Ltd., Arka Chorbajian & Johnny Gosal, Burnaby, Associate
Carlton Plants LLC, Jon Bartch & Lori Spence, Dayton, Out of Province
Fisher Farms, LLC, Bob Terry & Jerry Brown, Gaston, Out of Province
Van’s Nurseries Inc., Bill Vander Zalm, Ladner, Active Grower
The BCLNA welcomes the following new members as of the December 10, 2012, board meeting:
Allgreen Landscaping, Frank Schortinghuis, Lantzville, Active Landscaper
Mother Earth Gardens & Design Inc., Marian Volkman, Port Coquitlam, Active Landscaper
Tentative Approval
The following company will become a BCLNA member at the January 21, 2013 meeting unless a member provides a valid reason for not accepting the application:
0758776 BC Ltd., Harv Jhally, Abbotsford, Associate
Stormtech, Dickie, Trimark, Pioneer, Gildan, Hanes & Russel. Embroidery & Silk screening options. BCLNA preferred supplier which benefits the BCLNA members.
Contact George Cook @ 604.322.1611 or cell 604.908.6407 or email [email protected]
BCLNA Landscape ListServeCommunicate with hundreds of members throughout the province or share industry related information.
BCLNA PlantSourcerAllows you to source all your plants by sending one email that goes out to hundreds of member nurseries all over BC. ✿
Michelle Pain – TerraLink Horticulture Inc.
I believe in volunteering with the BCLNA
as a way to influence the direction of my
industry. I like having a say in decisions that
will affect my business. Also the networking
opportunities within the organization have
had a positive impact on both my career and
personal network.
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Q: What do you do and where do you do it?
A: We do landscape design, installation, and maintenance. We also provide arborist reports. Our main area of work is South Surrey, Delta, and Langley.
Q: How long have you been a BCLNA member?
A: I’ve been a member since 2006.
Q: What attracted you to become a member?
A: The networking with fellow landscapers was the main draw. This has turned out to be a wealth of information and help to me as a small business just starting out. As well, all the educational
opportunities have been great. It is important to keep up-to-date with new goings-on in the industry and BCLNA is a good way to do that.
Q: How are you involved in BCLNA? What do you enjoy about being the LAG chair? What do you do?
A: I am the chairperson of the Landscape Commodity and as such, the voice of landscapers to the board of directors. This has been very interesting so far, learning about all the different areas of the horticultural business and trying to come up with new ideas and solutions to address the issues and problems that arise. Getting to meet more of my fellow landscapers is a bonus – I like meeting people and this has been a great opportunity for that.
Q: What advice would you offer the industry with regard to development, standards and customer service?
A: Keeping up with current trends is important for growing your business. Being able to offer your clients the comfort of knowing you are a dynamic, professional company can only be beneficial to your business. Using the current industry standards and offering the latest services helps to increase the profile of the industry as well. ✿
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Good morning everyone,
I want to thank all of you for the wonderful book of messages and pictures and the gift certificate to Spa Utopia. I appreciate all the thought and effort that went into making the book and it’s something that I will treasure always. (It still makes me cry when I read it!) You are a fantastic group of people to have worked with and I hope that maybe we will have the opportunity to work together on something in the future.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!
Barb ✿
LETTER FROM BARB NELSON
PARA SPACE LANDSCAPING INC. NAMED A TOP BC EMPLOYER
NEWS BULLETIN
BCBusiness Magazine has recognized this well-known Vancouver landscaping company as one of the best companies to work for in BC in 2012. With their strong commitment to developing their staff into knowledgeable experts in the area of landscaping and horticulture, Para Space has shown they are a leader in landscaping and in busi-ness. Their quality service to clients and challenging work environ-ment earned them a spot among the ranks of the top BC employers.
Congratulations! ✿
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FUNDRAISING AUCTION
This year’s “Casino-Themed” auction is being held Tuesday, February 12 at United Flower Growers in Burnaby. This is BCLNA’s biggest fundraising event of the year. Over $27,000 was raised last year with proceeds going market development, various scholarships to students enrolled in Horticulture Programs and a complimen-tary exam fee for a Landscape Industry Certified Technician.
To donate please visit: http://bclna.com/bclna-fundraising-auction/ ✿
Promote your business while answering questions from potential customers in BCLNA’s “Ask the Professionals” booth from February 20 to 24, 2013 at the BC Home & Garden Show at BC Place Stadium. With approximately 60,000 guests expected to attend over five days, you have the chance to show your expertise, meet potential clients, and promote the value of quality landscapes. There will be a booth orientation session held in early February.
To register for your time slot, please contact Joy Demelo at [email protected] or download the registration form online at: http://bclna.com/bc-home-garden-show/ ✿
BC HOME & GARDEN SHOW
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1953
- 1962
THAT WAS THEN...
Organizations,
like families
and individuals,
change over
time. Our
memories
are inevitably
selective and
events are
remembered
by some, and
forgotten by
others. Who
was it who said,
“Ah, the past,
it never was as
good or as bad
as we seem to
think it was”?
Ten years ago,
the BCLNA
published
a great
retrospective of
the Association.
As we move
through 2013,
the 60th
anniversary
of organized
horticulture
in BC, we will
offer a much
more modest
snapshot of
some highlights
and images
from each of
the past six
decades.
Industry• Lloyd Smith leads discussion to form a BC nursery association• Industry newletter started• 1st garden show at Seaforth Armories• 1st short course at UBC
Province• 29 days of rain in January
Beyond• Princess Elizabeth crowned queen• Korean War ended• Edmund Hillary & Tensing Norqay summited Mt. Everest• CP flew non-stop Tokyo to Vancouver in 13 hrs, 51 minutes
1953
1954 19551956
Industry• 34 members of LMD of CAN• FLORA begins publishing
Province• Granville St. bridge opens• Vancouver voters OK 6-day shopping• BC Lions first season• Victoria Commonwealth Games• Roger Bannister runs 4 min mile
Industry• First convention of BC
Division of CAN with 8 exhibitors weather reaks havoc on growers & buyers
Province• 1st Grey Cup in Vancouver
Beyond• Disneyland opens• CP flew Vancouver to
Amsterdam in 18 hrs
1953, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay
Industry• Annual convention with
11 exhibitors
Province• BC pop = 1,398,464• 6,000 people saw Bill
Haley & the Comets at Kerrisdale Arena
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1957
1958
1959 1960
19611962
February 1955, Back row L to R: Bill Stennson, President of Canadian Association of Nurserymen, Al Hardy, Doug Christie, and David Hunter. Front row L to R: Bob Burns, National Secretary, Lloyd Smith, Frank Addison, and Ernie Clark
Industry• Annual convention with
11 exhibitors
Province• BC pop = 1,398,464• 6,000 people saw Bill
Haley & the Comets at Kerrisdale Arena
Province• Elvis Presley @
Empire Stadium
Beyond• Sputnik in space
Industry• Malis Davis of David Hunter
provides association support space at Kingsway Garden Shop
Province• Second Narrows Bridge opens• 100th Anniversay
of the Colony of BC• Pro baseball comes to BC
Beyond• Avro Arrow flies• USA joins space race
Industry• New name: BC Nurserymen’s Association• BCNTA Co-op provided recycled pots
Province• Harry Jerome sets 220 Yrd world record• Deas Island Tunnel opens
Beyond• Avro Arrow Dies• Russian rocket hits the Moon
Province• BCIT opens• Harry Jerome sets 100 M
world record• Nitoke Memorial Gardens
@ UBC open
Beyond• First nations people on
reserve get the vote
Industry• New name: Horticulture Trade
Association of BC• Host the national convention
Province• 11-day BC International Trade
Show @ Ex Park• Vancouverites can direct dial
Beyond• Wayne Gretzky born
Henry Eddie, President in 1953, 1954 and 1961
Industry• Two day convention
scholarship for UBC Horticulture students started
Province• 1st Annual Van.
International Film Festival
• 1st Annual Van. International Air Show
Beyond• Cdn $ pegged to US $• TransCanada Highway
opens
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NEW EXAM FOR LAWN CARE TECHNICIANS
2012 ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AWARD
INDUSTRY BITS
The Landscape Industry Certified Lawn Care Technician exam is the newest exam available to individu-als across Canada and the USA. This credential is directly linked to the practice of the profession and reflects what you should already know as a lawn care practitioner.
Like all of the Landscape Industry Certified designa-tions, this exam is based on the principles of validity (how close it relates to the job), reliability (how objec-tive the test is) and defensibility (how well it holds up to scrutiny). The first step in this is always development of an occupational standard. Using a panel of subject matter experts, from as wide a cross-section of industry as possible.
Exams will be available across the country as part of scheduled written test dates.
To find a test date near you and to download an application form, please visit www.landscapeindustrycertified.org ✿
The exam consists of a 100 multiple choice
questions focusing on the following topics:
• Turfgrass, weed, pest, and disease identification
• Pest control strategies, economic impact thresholds,
and cultural practices
• Ability to read labels and guidelines and calculate area
to be treated (basic math skills)
• Basic soil science and soil sampling
• Application techniques
• Environmental and weather impact of applied products
• Regulatory compliance
• Proper loading, accident procedures, reports, and spill
management
• Vehicle and equipment maintenance
• Basic sales and customer communications
The 2012 Environmental Stewardship Award was presented during the Industry Christmas Party on December 6, 2012. Sheldon Ridout of The Silent Gardener Ltd. took the first place award, with Honorable Mention going to The Silent Crew.
Sheldon Ridout was able to demonstrate an exten-sive scope of practices such as noise reduction, IPM, biological control, use of organic fertil-izers, composting, and staff education. The Silent Gardener Ltd.’s commitment to environmental stewardship over the past 12 years in the Vancouver area is truly a great achievement.
The Silent Crew, who took Honorable Mention demon-strated innovation by the use of tricycles in order to reduce emissions that motorized vehicles would cause, while reducing noise pollution.
The Environmental Stewardship Awards was based on a points system which includes some of the follow-ing criteria: reduced environmental impact, improved selection and use of non-invasive plant material, unique concepts and innovations, and education.
Thank you to judges Rod Nateros, Michelle Nakano, and Paulus Vrijmoed for reviewing the projects. ✿
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BCLNA INDUSTRY CHRISTMAS PARTY
CHRISTMAS PARTY
On December 6, 2012, BCLNA members engaged in an exciting evening event, celebrating the winter season and highlighting members and award winners at the Delta Burnaby Hotel & Conference Centre. ✿
The Landscape Awards of Excellence and the Environmental Stewardship Awards were given out
that night. Winning projects will be highlighted in the upcoming Spring Issue of HortWest.
Dinner Sponsor
Reception Sponsors
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Another fun Industry Christmas Party with a special guest appearance by Santa!
Another special acknowledgment to Cable Baker, who is stepping down from the Board, for all the years he has contributed to the Association.
Thank you to Jim from Gemstone for generously donating $200 back from the winning proceeds.
We started the evening with two special acknowledgments. First to Barb Nelson for the years she dedicated to BCLNA!
Thank you to Michael Kato and special helper Heike Stippler for collecting funds for the 50/50 draw, with proceeds going to the Jane Stock Foundation.
Thank you to all those who volunteered to help, the generous door prize sponsors, and to our fun and fabulous hosts for the evening, Leanne Johnson and Miles Hunter.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY
Vandusen Botanical Garden Visitor Centre
February 27th, 8:30–3:30 pm
Cost: Members $100, Nonmembers $150
PROGRAM
Landscape & Retail Commodities ED Committee & Speakers Staff
8:30–9:00 Registration & Welcome Anne, Jeff, Leanne David, Michelle
9:00–10:00 Presentations Sharon Jung
PST - Ministry Of Finance 30-40 mins Gov Outreach Project Team
“Get Youth Working” hiring program rebate. www.getyouthworking.ca/employer-info/
Possibly Celina Sandaker Bowman Associates
10:00–10:10 Coffee Caterer Truffles
Landscape Program ED Committee & Speakers Staff
10:10–12:10Roy Provost + Q & A. Networking A Key Strategy for Small Business
Roy Provost
12:10–1:00 Lunch & Networking Caterer Truffles
1:00–2:30Sharon Swan. BDI Using behavioral interviewing techniques to improve recruiting success
Sharon Swan
2:30–2:45 Coffee Caterer Truffles
2:45–3:15 Sharon Swan+ Q & A. Sharon Swan
3:15–3:30 Wrap up Anne, Jeff, Leanne
3:30–4:00 Tidy up David, Michelle
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SPEAKERS SEMINARS & BIO
Roy ProvostSuccessful Business Networking, A Key Strategy for SMEs and Larger Businesses
• What does a great networker do?
• How to become known as the best in your market, (Review other small busi-nesses have transformed their businesses into “The Talk of the Town, How do I spread the good news about my business?)
• Building successful referrals/relationship selling - attracting and retaining prosperous customers.
• Effective branding & getting your brand out to the right customers.
• How do I teach my employees to network and promote (sell) my business?
• How do I make a lasting impression on a potential client? (residential, commercial, LA.)
• The do’s and don’ts of networking.
Roy Prevost is unique in North America in the area of preparing small business for the New Economy. Roy is a management consultant and strategist with more than 25 years of experience in all facets of marketing, wholesale, retail, and manufacturing industry. He has presented more than 250 workshops as well as guest lectured at Simon Fraser University on the Future Consumer. As a customer service strategist and small business crusader, Roy has contributed to The Financial Post, The National Post, CTV, Shaw Cable, Rogers Cable and community newspapers across North America.
Sharon Smith-SwanSignificantly Improve Your Recruiting Success Using Behavioral Interviewing Techniques
The best predictor of future performance is past performance in similar situations. Research tells us that 80 percent of job candidates live remarkably consistent lives.
The BDI interview is a structured pattern of job-related questions designed to probe the candidate’s past behaviour in specific situations and provide the interviewer with enough information to make the right hiring decision. This organized, structured approach provides each candidate with equal opportunity in the job interview.
Questions are prepared in advance and all candidates are asked the same questions.
This process will allow you to:
• Match changing job requirements with the most quali-fied internal or external candidate.
• Decrease costs associated with bad hires by targeting the competencies for success in a job.
• Ensure consistency of evaluation by assessing all candidates against the same standards.
• Improve the transparency of the selection process by clearly communicating the required competencies to the candidate being interviewed.
Seminar participants will learn to get a STAR answer from candidates (Situation, Task, Action & Results). This answer will provide detailed, factual, and specific information with which to assess a candidate’s suitabil-ity for the position. This seminar is highly participa-tory with dozens of examples provided by the facilitator and the opportunity for participant questions.
Sharon Smith-Swan leads by example. A powerful public speaker, she brings extensive experience in researching, designing and delivering presentations to a variety of companies and nonprofit organizations. Keynotes are custom designed for each client, situation, and audience. Sharon’s quick wit and sense of humor and her ability to involve each person in the audience make her a role model for Speaking With Confidence. Motivate employees to manage change, give effective sales presentations, deliver superior customer service – and contribute to your organization’s success. ✿
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BCLNA PRUNING WORKSHOP
2013 CERTIFICATION TEST DATES
CERTIFICATION PRIMER DAYS
LANDSCAPE CLIPPINGS
March 7, 2013, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Arts Nursery Ltd. 8940 - 192nd St., Surrey, BC
Members $125, Non-members $175
• Join our group of qualified, experienced instructors who will start the day with a panel style orientation and then practical hands-on techniques in the field.
• Choosing the right tool for the job Timing
• Natural Target Pruning – Where to make the cuts
• Natural Target Pruning – DDD, structure, size, clearance
• Standard principles and practices – ANSI, CODIT, BC Landscape Standard
• Safety – MSI, RSI, PPE
• Basic tool care – sharpening, sanitation, storage
Participants should dress for the weather and bring their PPE, clean, sharp secateurs and a handsaw. Landscape Industry Certified & ISA approved for 5 CEU's! ✿
January 30th, 2013 Written exam only BCLNA Office, Surrey Deadline to register is January 21th
March 1st & 2nd, 2013 Pacific Horticulture College, Victoria Deadline to register is February 15th
July 5th & 6th, 2013 Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Langley Deadline to register is June 21th
October 18th & 19th, 2013 Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Langley Deadline to register is October 4th ✿
Irrigation Primer Day Wednesday, May 29th, 2013 Langley, BC 9:00am – 4:00pm
Small Equipment Primer Day Wednesday, June 5th, 2013 Langley, BC. 9:00am – 4:00pm
Registration coming soon! For more details and to find out how to register, please visit www.bclna.com ✿
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in all types of conditions – making the D-Series Compact Track Loader a Track Star in any weather. And with Brandt’s uncompromising commitment to after-sales support, you’re guaranteed we’ll
be there to meet your business needs, every time. That’s Powerful Value. Delivered.
Track star.
Call 1-888-2BRANDT for a demo or visit www.brandt.ca for more information on our products and financing options.
Brandt is celebrating $1billion in annual revenue and we’re thanking our customers by offering special rebates. Visit thanksabillion.ca for details.Rebates!